Electrical OEM Style Driving Lights for Less Installed (Wipac)
#26
Can someone provide detail on how to wire them with the high beams?
I purchased a 2007 R56 not too long ago that came with existing aux lights that were (gasp!) spliced directly to the fog light beams.
After a few days I realized the DL and FOG beams are for separate purposes so I ended up cutting the pos and neg wires that were spliced into the Fog light beams.
Where can I rewire these two wires such that they will come on when the high beams are used?
I purchased a 2007 R56 not too long ago that came with existing aux lights that were (gasp!) spliced directly to the fog light beams.
After a few days I realized the DL and FOG beams are for separate purposes so I ended up cutting the pos and neg wires that were spliced into the Fog light beams.
Where can I rewire these two wires such that they will come on when the high beams are used?
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#31
Thanks so much for the assurance. He is aATM tech and can probably handle it, but he says he needs to get more wire and a ground....huh?
#34
Everybody, here a message from the Netherlands. I can see that madautoparts both has a chrome and a stainless steel variant. I think the chrome one would look nicer on my Cooper S (R56, nov. 2007), but I'm afraid they will suffer more from corrosion. Does anyone have some experience with these? Thanx!
#35
I went with the stainless for exactly that reason. I've had chrome plated lights on other cars and they always started to rust a little after several years. The polished stainless is pretty close to chrome in appearance. It does start to dull a little after about 6mos but you can easily restore the shine just by wiping them down with a little white vinegar or polishing them with metal polish
#36
I went with the stainless for exactly that reason. I've had chrome plated lights on other cars and they always started to rust a little after several years. The polished stainless is pretty close to chrome in appearance. It does start to dull a little after about 6mos but you can easily restore the shine just by wiping them down with a little white vinegar or polishing them with metal polish
#37
My gallery is up to date. The brackets weren't too hard to make if you're handy and have a good vice to hold the steel strapping while you bend it to match the curvature of the backside of the grill. Took me about 1hr for each bracket and then I had to paint them. The kit you referenced seem pretty reasonable if the brackets are included. I only made my brackets because no reasonably priced brackets were available at the time. I wouldn't worry about modding your grill if it's required to install the brackets. Replacement grills are available and modestly priced. Good luck.
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Can someone provide detail on how to wire them with the high beams?
I purchased a 2007 R56 not too long ago that came with existing aux lights that were (gasp!) spliced directly to the fog light beams.
After a few days I realized the DL and FOG beams are for separate purposes so I ended up cutting the pos and neg wires that were spliced into the Fog light beams.
Where can I rewire these two wires such that they will come on when the high beams are used?
I purchased a 2007 R56 not too long ago that came with existing aux lights that were (gasp!) spliced directly to the fog light beams.
After a few days I realized the DL and FOG beams are for separate purposes so I ended up cutting the pos and neg wires that were spliced into the Fog light beams.
Where can I rewire these two wires such that they will come on when the high beams are used?
-B
#43
Sorry to bump an old thread, but I'm thinking of getting the Wipac on my car. Looking for a cheaper alternative also. I was going to buy the MINI lights used on here, but I can get the whole kit cheaper.
Is the Wipac Bracket made well that is in the Kit? Also, what covers work with the lights? I really was hoping the WHITE OEM covers would work.
Is the Wipac Bracket made well that is in the Kit? Also, what covers work with the lights? I really was hoping the WHITE OEM covers would work.
#44
Anyone document the installation of these?
I have the black ones from madautoparts, but have yet to install them because wiring anything freaks me out a bit. haha. Modding the grill also doesn't seem fun.
Has anyone made a video or taken photos along the way of their installation?
I'l putting mine on a 2011 S.
Has anyone made a video or taken photos along the way of their installation?
I'l putting mine on a 2011 S.
#46
Not I, but thank you for bringing this thread back to life. Been looking for an inexpensive version of these for months now. I see madautoparts has a black set now for the R53. That's awesome. Can't wait to get these.
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